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NFL Picks Against The Spread, Week 16: Christmas Day Cheer For Packers, With Leftovers For Saints

We reach the end of Week 16 with an evening of the NFL on Christmas Day. Last season had a thriller between the Cardinals and Cowboys, but it meant nothing. this time around it is a longtime rivalry between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears. Monday night's game caps the week off with another rivalry -- the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons.

Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers (-13.0): Yes, they lost to the Kansas City Chiefs. But the Bears are now relying on Josh McCown to break their losing streak. He hasn't had a start since 2007. Historically he is good to the Packers, though. His season ending touchdown pass as a member of the Arizona Cardinals knocked the Minnesota Vikings out and the Packers into the playoffs. McCown will once again aid the Packers in their playoff quest. Pick: Packers, -13.0.

Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints (-6.5): It is a Monday night game in the Superdome. If you haven't yet noticed a pattern, the Saints kill teams at home in prime time. Don't expect anything different. Pick: Saints, -6.5.

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